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kathyv · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject:

Jewel In The Crown. . . You REALLY have to WANT to read it to get through it, it's a lot of book. If you are a fan of British/Indian history or politics, AND you like a challenging, deep read, you will find it interesting. It was a bit much for a vacation read, but it did serve to fill a lot of waiting and down time arouind airports and on flights. . . .

Last night, I finished Teacher Man, it is the best and most upbeat of Frank McCort's books. I really enjoyed it. He goes a lot into his teaching experiences and writes about kids and families he encounters along his career. It's not nearly so depressing or so longingly sad as Angelas Ashes and 'Tis. I enjoyed them and they are quite good but this third one I think is by far his best. He fulfills the last chapter well, (which consists only of "I will.") and he does! He is so good at getting the 'flavor' of people across, it's a very good book. If you are a teacher you would enjoy his comments about ATTO!

This morinig I began Joanne Harris' Coastliners, like a lot of her books it's set in France, so far vey good.

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Blackadder · 'Our Scotland' Fossil Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 4297

Last of The Wilds - Trace Canavan.

Blackadder · 'Our Scotland' Fossil Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 4297

Re-reading for the umpteenth time Sword at Sunset by Rosemary Sutcliff. Wracked with very painful arthritis in her hands, she wrote this Arthurian novel in '63. Stripping away the overlay of myth and legend, she tells the tale of the warrior Artos, lieutenant of Ambrosius, High King of the Britons, who became the original of Arthur. It's a magnificent story, the first of all the subsequent Arthurian tales of 5th and 6th century Britain.

Can't recommend it highly enough!

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Tolkien's final book - The Children of Hurin

Reluctant Hero · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

Just finished The Stornoway Way by Kevin MacNeil.

It is a quality Scottish novel - well worth a read.
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kathyv · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 10:06 pm Post subject:

I just finished Memoirs of a Geisha.

Very good book, although I have learned there is a bit of controversy regarding some inaccurate elements and some sources that were revealed after being assured they wouldn't be. BUT, it doesn't change the fact that the story is very good, an interesting look into a very fascinating culture.

I may have to go visit Japan now! LOL

I have a quick and easy Dick Frances murder mystery to reread tonight, (To The Hilt) then I can hit the Library tomorrow for something new.
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azzuri · 'Our Scotland' Fossil Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 3777

I'm reading a corker at the moment, "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" by John Perkins. It's the story of how America has become the world's only superpower and Empire by way of force, not by the use of war but rather loans and 'favours'. A must read for anyone who wants to know why war is always a last resort for the American Empire.

As an EHM (as he refers to himself), John has seen firsthand the effects that this empire building has had on the less developed nations of the world.
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Babygael · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject:

I've just started to read 'Thirteen Moons' an American Frontier type novel in which scots settlers who spoke the Gaelic are mentioned and their off spring, half-bloods by, in this case cherokee Indians.

Unbelieveably,it also mentions slaves brought in from the West Indies and Barbados Rum! Where it was black.It isn't now so it was either a guess or it had a lot of molasses in it back in those days!

The book is by Charles Frazier the author of 'Cold mountain' didn't read that book but I enjoyed the Movie.I quite like these Frontier type stories though.
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kathyv · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:16 am Post subject:

I hauled back a dozen or so old books from a pub/coffee house/bookstore when I was at the training, now I have LOTS to read! One is Thomasina, I have seen the movie of course but never read the book, I'll start it tonight!
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kathyv · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:54 am Post subject:

Since the past post I finished Thomasina and 2 Anne McCaffrey books and started Corelli's Mandolin, After that one I only have one more novel to read, then I will have to hit the book store again!
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Reluctant Hero · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject:

Just finished The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon

It was written in the 1950s and is about an American hero who was brainwashed by the Russians and set about kinnling Senator's and other people.

Was a really good read.
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mairead · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:06 am Post subject: Books, has anybody read one

Scotland Farewell, by Donald MacKay.

The story of the people of the SS Hector who sailed to Pictou in Nova Scotia in 1773
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DanaBC · Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:20 pm Post subject: Re: Books, has anybody read one

Babygael · Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject:

Ainly if ye divnae ken wan! An'e ken wan! Razz

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DanaBC · Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:24 pm Post subject:

I work with 2! Laughing

And there are times...... Confused

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Babygael · Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:57 pm Post subject:

It's crazy,but every time I watch 'House" and' Grey's' anatomy, I think of you and Aunty M!!! Very Happy

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mairead · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:41 am Post subject:

Anyone read 'Damn Rebel Bitches of the 45' by Maggie Craig. Great book about some of the women who took part in the rising.
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Reluctant Hero · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:43 pm Post subject:

Just took "John MacLean" by Nan Milton out of the library.

Can't wait to read it.
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kathyv · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

I finished The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow last night and will finish Out of Africa this weekend. Reading Rolf for school Out for fun and I'm reading Island of the Blue Dolphins out loud to my class. Good thing I like to read!

I'm going to start The Book and th Dragon, another one for school next.

I've also got 5 or 6 books coming from the paperback swap website, some Elizabeth George stuff, James Hilton, several things from the Number One Ladies Detective Agency series. Fun stuff!
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Babygael · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:

I saw the movie "Out of Africa" and read the book. I thought it was OK but it bugs me when I see women getting into relationships which spell trouble from day one!

Who th' hell wants to live like that! Rolling Eyes

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